HOW TO THROW AN AXE

These steps are the fundamental techniques for axe throwing. With practice you will get comfortable and will most likely find your own technique that feels more natural to you. Once you find your natural groove you will be able to make small adjustments to increase your accuracy.

Step 1 - Get Prepared

Throwing an axe is exhilarating. Calm yourself, remain focused, and know that you will be successful in striking your target.

Step 2 - Stance

Keep your feet shoulder width apart squaring off with the target in a comfortable position. Slightly moving your dominate foot forward will help with weight transfer when throwing.

Step 3 - Holding The Axe

Hold the axe about two inches from the base of the handle as you would with a hammer. It is important to wrap your thumb around the handle in a comfortable position. Placing your thumb in an upright position on the back of the handle will negatively affect the spin of the axe.

Step 4 - Preparing To Throw

Slowly raise your axe with a firm grip keeping the blade perpendicular to the ground and the target. If the axe is slightly off axis the throw will most likely be inaccurate and fail to stick in the target. Keep your wrist locked, slightly bend your elbow when at the apex of your upswing.

Step 5 - Throwing The Axe

Bring the axe forward in the same way you would throw a football. It is not important to throw using all of your strength. A moderate swing speed is all that is required. Focus on keeping the axe perpendicular with the target and do not use your wrist to encourage spin. The axe will naturally find its course.

Step 6 - Hitting The Target

Release the axe by loosening your grip and follow through with your throw.

Step 1 - Get Prepared

Throwing an axe is exhilarating. Calm yourself, remain focused, and know that you will be successful in striking your target.

Step 2 - Stance

Keep your feet shoulder width apart squaring off with the target in a comfortable position. Slightly moving your dominate foot forward will help with weight transfer when throwing.

Step 3 - Holding The Axe

Hold the axe about two inches from the base of the handle as you would with a hammer. It is important to wrap your thumb around the handle in a comfortable position. Placing your thumb in an upright position on the back of the handle will negatively affect the spin of the axe.

Step 4 - Preparing To Throw

Slowly raise your axe with a firm grip keeping the blade perpendicular to the ground and the target. If the axe is slightly off axis the throw will most likely be inaccurate and fail to stick in the target. Keep your wrist locked, slightly bend your elbow when at the apex of your upswing.

Step 5 - Throwing The Axe

Bring the axe forward in the same way you would throw a football. It is not important to throw using all of your strength. A moderate swing speed is all that is required. Focus on keeping the axe perpendicular with the target and do not use your wrist to encourage spin. The axe will naturally find its course.

Step 6 - Hitting The Target

Release the axe by loosening your grip and follow through with your throw.